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Philippine growth seen topping 6.1% this year

By Kathleen A. Martin | February 1, 2015 - 12:00am

Philippine economic growth would likely accelerate this year from the strong 6.1 percent expansion in 2014, fueled by poll-related spending in the run-up to the 2016 national elections, the research arm of Metropolitan...

Business

Inflation to remain manageable – Metrobank

By Kathleen Martin | January 11, 2015 - 12:00am

Inflation should continue to be manageable this year on lower oil prices and as the cost of food remains stable, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank &Trust Co. said in a report.

Business

Metrobank unit sees 6% Phl growth

By Kathleen A. Martin | October 23, 2014 - 12:00am

The research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. has retained its full-year forecast for Philippine economic growth at...

Business

Banks expect higher inflation in July

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 4, 2014 - 12:00am

Inflation could have accelerated anew in July after slightly easing in June on still-elevated food prices, UK-based Barclays...

Business

Remittances forecast to rise 7% this year

By Kathleen A. Martin | April 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Remittances from overseas Filipinos are forecast to rise by as much as seven percent this year from year-ago levels, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

Phl still SEA’s laggard in FDI flow

By Kathleen A. Martin | February 13, 2014 - 12:00am

Despite rising foreign direct investments, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said the country remains...

Business

Auto sales to remain robust this year

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 26, 2014 - 12:00am

Industry-wide auto sales are expected to remain robust this year on the back of an upbeat consumer sentiment, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

Metrobank research unit sees adequate GIR level to support peso

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The country’s international reserves remain adequate as a buffer against external shocks and continues to provide support to the peso, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

In 2013 Metrobank Research: Phl inflation to average 3.6%

By Ehda Dagooc | January 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Inflation in the Philippines is seen to slightly inch up, albeit still manageable, amid some expected tightness in the supply of some domestic commodity sectors, this according to latest projection of the Metrobank...

Freeman Cebu Business

Price cuts boost consumer outlook in last quarter of 2008

February 14, 2009 - 12:00am

Despite the global financial crisis, the drop in oil and food prices helped improved consumer confidence in the last quarter of 2008, which was sustained in the first few months of 2009.

Freeman Cebu Business